Our Holiday Pets section of The Chronicle of the Horse is one of my favorites because who doesn’t love a horse, dog, cat or child dressed up? It’s always a great mix of hilarious (please see the cat on p. 85) and stunning (see this issue’s cover) photos. But this year’s feature, especially the tribute […]
Every year we ask readers to submit their animals dressed up in their holiday best, and the photos never disappoint. We’ve compiled all the images here to share with you!
Del Mar Fairgrounds officials announced on Dec. 17 that, in an effort to curtail underground water pollution resulting from equine activity, no horse shows will be held in 2021 at the Del Mar Horsepark. Boarders must vacate the facility by March 31. The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the fairgrounds, hopes to move horse […]
When training a horse, developing and strengthening their muscles correctly and evenly is a core concept, but how often do we think about that with our own bodies? Abby Rigert has had physical symmetry at the front of her mind with every step she takes for as long as she can remember. At 18 months, […]
From South America to Europe to Hong Kong, if there’s a major international three-day event taking place, Shannon Brinkman is bound to be there, shooting her signature images. Brinkman, 55, grew up riding in Jacksonville, Florida, and she fell in love with photography when she received her first camera at age 11. She studied art […]
Brought to you by Kickapoo Ponies and Strides Equestrian. A senior at the University of California-Santa Cruz studying anthropology, Sarah Willits usually only rides when she makes the two-hour drive home to Northern California for school breaks. But this semester was different. Constant lectures, projects, papers and exams, mostly done in front of a screen […]
The moment Bing Crosby begins crooning holiday favorites on the radio, the Wembley Farm crew knows it’s time to start planning their annual pig roast. For the last 12 years the Dello Joio family—Norman, Jeanie, Nick and Daniela—has combined forces with friends Sean and Lauren Crooks of Crooks Show Jumping to mix some social fun […]
Following the conclusion of the final CDI of the 2020 calendar year, the U.S Equestrian Federation has announced updates to the U.S. Dressage Elite, Pre-Elite and Development lists. The USEF Dressage Elite and Development programs aim to identify and support athletes who have the potential to represent the U.S. in international competition. Elite & Pre-Elite […]
On Dec. 18, officials at the U.S. Equestrian Federation announced that Sally Ike is the winner of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. Ike, along with other prestigious award winners, will be recognized at the virtual 2020 USEF Pegasus and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration on Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, marked the end […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the launch of a re-envisioned USEF Horsemastership Training Series and will host the first session of the year at Equestrian Village, the Adequan Global Dressage Festival grounds, in Wellington, Florida, from Jan. 14-17. The USEF Horsemastership Training Series will take on an enhanced format structure in 2021, offering both […]
Our Holiday Pets section of The Chronicle of the Horse is one of my favorites because who doesn’t love a horse, dog, cat or child dressed up? It’s always a great mix of hilarious (please see the cat on p. 85) and stunning (see this issue’s cover) photos. But this year’s feature, especially the tribute […]
Every year we ask readers to submit their animals dressed up in their holiday best, and the photos never disappoint. We’ve compiled all the images here to share with you!
Del Mar Fairgrounds officials announced on Dec. 17 that, in an effort to curtail underground water pollution resulting from equine activity, no horse shows will be held in 2021 at the Del Mar Horsepark. Boarders must vacate the facility by March 31. The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the fairgrounds, hopes to move horse […]
When training a horse, developing and strengthening their muscles correctly and evenly is a core concept, but how often do we think about that with our own bodies? Abby Rigert has had physical symmetry at the front of her mind with every step she takes for as long as she can remember. At 18 months, […]
From South America to Europe to Hong Kong, if there’s a major international three-day event taking place, Shannon Brinkman is bound to be there, shooting her signature images. Brinkman, 55, grew up riding in Jacksonville, Florida, and she fell in love with photography when she received her first camera at age 11. She studied art […]
Brought to you by Kickapoo Ponies and Strides Equestrian. A senior at the University of California-Santa Cruz studying anthropology, Sarah Willits usually only rides when she makes the two-hour drive home to Northern California for school breaks. But this semester was different. Constant lectures, projects, papers and exams, mostly done in front of a screen […]
The moment Bing Crosby begins crooning holiday favorites on the radio, the Wembley Farm crew knows it’s time to start planning their annual pig roast. For the last 12 years the Dello Joio family—Norman, Jeanie, Nick and Daniela—has combined forces with friends Sean and Lauren Crooks of Crooks Show Jumping to mix some social fun […]
Following the conclusion of the final CDI of the 2020 calendar year, the U.S Equestrian Federation has announced updates to the U.S. Dressage Elite, Pre-Elite and Development lists. The USEF Dressage Elite and Development programs aim to identify and support athletes who have the potential to represent the U.S. in international competition. Elite & Pre-Elite […]
On Dec. 18, officials at the U.S. Equestrian Federation announced that Sally Ike is the winner of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. Ike, along with other prestigious award winners, will be recognized at the virtual 2020 USEF Pegasus and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration on Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, marked the end […]
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the launch of a re-envisioned USEF Horsemastership Training Series and will host the first session of the year at Equestrian Village, the Adequan Global Dressage Festival grounds, in Wellington, Florida, from Jan. 14-17. The USEF Horsemastership Training Series will take on an enhanced format structure in 2021, offering both […]
